Come share your projects and get connected with others working with TouchDesigner in the region!
TouchDesigner Meet Up
Thursday May 9th
6:30PM
Artengine Studio
2 Daly Ave (or come in through 10 Daly and find us just beyond the Ottawa Art Gallery Café)
We are organizing the first meet up for TouchDesigner folks here in the capital region. This will be the first in a regular event at Artengine as we are looking to connect with others (and connect others together).
Our first event will be semi-formal with some show and tell and under the hood discussions.
We have two interactive projects from emerging artists:
Choice by Patricia Kenny
Late Nite Souls from Ella Gem Defrancisco, Liam Fletcher and Brandy Martell
Artengine has always been a great place to connect with other artists and creatives working with technology. With our new space we hope to welcome many more into our community. It will be a good night to share what you are working on, see what others are up to and share tips and tricks. If you have never used TouchDesigner but have been curious this is also a great way to check out what people are up to and see what you might be able to do with TD!
Check out the Showcase on Derivative’s site to learn more about what TouchDesigner can do.
Please note you can also enter from the Ottawa Art Gallery at 10 Daly Ave. Artengine is just beyond the cafe on the main floor.
We will have light snacks and beverages.
Who Should Attend:
– Digital artists and designers looking to explore TouchDesigner’s capabilities.
– Creative technology enthusiasts eager to learn and share.
– Anyone interested in the intersection of art and technology.
The Eventbrite Page is here.
Creating Gameboy-style games and art is more accessible than you might think – no coding required.
David Bigg will be hosting a creative get-together at Art Engine to share what he has learned using GB Studio, a free drag-and-drop tool for making interactive 8bit experiences.
📅 Jan 21, 6:30pm @ Art Engine
💻 Bring a laptop with GB Studio (download from itch.io)
✨ No experience necessary – we’ll cover the basics together
Welcome to the Intro to TouchDesigner Workshop!
Are you ready to dive into the world of interactive media and real-time visual programming? Join us at Artengine for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of TouchDesigner, a powerful tool for creating stunning visuals and interactive experiences.
During this in-person event, you’ll get the chance to explore the fundamentals of TouchDesigner, from setting up your workspace to creating dynamic visuals. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your skills, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in digital art, live performances, or interactive installations.
Come join us for a fun and informative session that will kickstart your journey into the exciting world of TouchDesigner. See you there!
We welcome our new Junior Fellows to Artengine – Patricia Kenny and Jackson Duxbury!
The Junior Fellowship program helps recent graduates transition out of the school context and into their professional practice. Patricia and Jackson will be grounded at Artengine for the next year, making and exploring the beginning of their artistic practices in our home here.
More about Patricia Kenny:
I am an interdisciplinary artist working across digital media, photography, and sculpture, while drawing on painting sensibilities and textile methods to create immersive installations. My practice examines the tensions between environmental concerns and consumer culture, with a focus on the contradictions inherent in sustainability efforts within systems that rely heavily on plastic and packaging. Through this lens, I invite viewers to reflect on their own positions within these structures. In its subtext, my work explores the interconnectedness of experience, memory, and the body, particularly in relation to mental health concerns and the cultural tropes of motherhood. I aim to evoke a nuanced emotional response and create a layered space for contemplation of the intertwined forces of strength and fragility in our roles within society and our relationships with one another.
I am a graduate of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the University of Ottawa, as well as the Fine Arts Diploma Program at the Ottawa School of Art. Driven by a lifelong commitment to learning, my academic journey encompasses previous studies in the visual arts at Algonquin College and York University. I have been honoured with various awards and scholarships for my endeavours. Committed to fostering the local arts community, I have volunteered with several arts organizations and currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Ottawa School of Art.
Check out Patricia’s website here
More About Jackson Duxbury:
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Jackson is currently working on an ma in contemporary art theory at the university of Ottawa and sleeping. To experience the working he isn’t doing check out this
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@theprinceonpaper and @scrap.look on Instagram and use your imagination
After a year of successful Touch Designer meetups, we’re excited to evolve our gathering into the Artengine Touch Designer Club. This change is a step toward building a more focused and committed community—a place where people with a real interest can work together, grow their skills, and collaborate on shared projects. You’re not just coming to a meetup; you’re joining the club.
While the name has changed, our core philosophy remains the same: we welcome everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned ‘TD wizard’ or have just started exploring the software this week, you belong here. We believe that any Touch Designer experience is some Touch Designer experience.
The club is a space for skill-building, collaborative ‘jams,’ and mutual support. We’ll dive deep into specific techniques while helping each other fuel our individual creative projects.
Join us for our next meeting and be part of this new chapter!
Touch Designer Club Meeting